[smileyman]

Riding at night kinda sux. Too many critters out, too little time for reaction so you have to slow down. (you can outrun your headlights you Know)

I always have a smoke shield on so a pair of clear safety glasses reside under the seat for dark thirty commuting.

As for the guages look into some cycle salvage and get yourself the whole cluster and replace it all at once. Saves alot of headache. Good luck...